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Israeli strike hits Izz al-Din al-Haddad as Hamas leadership shake-up looms

Israeli strike targets Izz al-Din al-Haddad after days of intelligence tracking, with officials saying the Hamas Gaza leader opposed disarmament and his removal could influence negotiations as the group prepares to choose a new leader on Sunday

Itamar Eichner, Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.15.26

עזאם הבן של ח'ליל אל חיה בכיר בארגון הטרור חמאס

Son of Hamas Gaza leader Khalil al-Hayya killed in Israeli strike, officials say

Israeli officials said Azzam al-Hayya, a member of Hamas’ Nukhba force, was killed after Palestinian media initially reported he was seriously wounded

Yahli Weintal | 05.06.26

ניזאר עוודאלה, חאלד משעל, זאהר ג'בארין, חליל אל-חיה, מוחמד דרוויש

Who will lead Hamas? Group prepares for crucial political bureau election

Hamas completed internal elections for Gaza, West Bank and overseas leadership, Arab media reported, with Khalil al-Hayya, Zaher Jabarin and Khaled Meshaal retaining roles; A vote for political chief between al-Hayya and Meshaal is expected following wartime losses.

Yahli Weintal | 05.04.26

Ceasefire has not moved on to the next stage

Hamas, US hold direct talks for first time since start of ceasefire

Delegation from the Trump administration led by Aryeh Lightstone met in Cairo with Hamas representatives; the terrorist organization accuses Israel of not fulfilling its commitments; sources say talks are stalled because Hamas is first required to disarm

ynet | 04.16.26

Hamas completes internal elections; Khalil al-Hayya and Khaled Mashaal lead race

Hamas sources say vote for new political bureau chief is complete; winner expected during Ramadan and set to serve one-year transitional term after senior leaders were killed

AFP | 02.23.26

Hamas eyes role for 10,000 police in postwar Gaza, seeks Turkish backing amid disarmament talks

As ceasefire talks move into a decisive phase, Hamas is pushing to integrate its police and civil servants into a new Gaza administration while signaling openness to disarmament talks, even as Israel rejects any future role for the terror group

News Agencies | 01.27.26

Hamas moves to replace Sinwar with new political leader

Terror group expected to elect a new head of its political bureau within weeks to replace Yahya Sinwar, with Khalil al-Hayya and Khaled Mashal leading amid internal rifts and war constraints

Einav Halabi | 12.27.25

Hamas leader rejects disarmament, resists US stabilization plan for Gaza

Khalil al-Hayya says Hamas will keep its weapons until a Palestinian state is established and opposes international forces operating inside Gaza, deepening the standoff with Israel and complicating Trump’s proposed second phase of the ceasefire deal

Einav Halabi, AFP | 12.07.25

Meeting between senior Hamas official and Witkoff canceled over Israeli pressure, Palestinians say

A planned meeting in Turkey between Khalil al-Hayya and US envoy Steve Witkoff was reportedly called off after Israeli objections; the two previously met in Cairo in October with Jared Kushner ahead of the Gaza ceasefire

Einav Halabi | 11.19.25

Witkoff to reunite with Hamas leader after Cairo meeting to 'keep direct communication'

NYT: U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff plans another meeting with senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya, signaling Trump administration's intent to 'keep a direct line of communication'; the two last met in Cairo, where Witkoff consoled him over his son's death

ynet | 11.15.25

הפגישה האחרונה של מנהיגי חמאס לפני התקיפה בדוחא

Hamas power struggle deepens: 'The dumbest leaders in history?'

As the Gaza war winds down, a rift deepens within Hamas, between its military leadership in Gaza and its political bureau abroad; The two camps clash over ties with Iran, armed resistance, and the group’s future regional role, sparking online clashes.

Einav Halabi | 11.05.25

Hamas leader in Gaza: 'We received guarantees—the war is completely over'

Khalil al-Hayya, head of Hamas’ delegation to the ceasefire talks in Sharm el-Sheikh, declared that mediators and the US provided assurances that the war had ended; added that the deal includes a permanent ceasefire and the opening of Rafah Crossing

Einav Halabi | 10.09.25

Al-Hayya leads Hamas delegation to Cairo: The terrorists he demands released and why he may oppose IDF withdrawal

Khalil al-Hayya, who was seen in video clips for first time since attempted assassination in Doha, will lead the negotiations on behalf of the terrorist organization; A Hamas source told Ynet: 'They demand the release of Barghouti'; He will meet with Trump's advisers and discuss with them the mechanism for releasing the hostages; CNN: The organization is expected to object to the map that was revealed

Sharon Kidron, Lior Ben Ari, Einav Halabi | 10.05.25

New footage shows Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya for first time since Israeli strike in Qatar

Senior Hamas figure appears in pre-recorded Qatari TV footage a month after Israeli strike in Doha that targeted group leaders; al-Hayya mourns Gaza’s dead and hails Palestinians’ 'steadfastness'

Lior Ben Ari | 10.05.25

Hamas leader al-Hayya 'poisoned' hostage talks, Herzog says: 'Obstacles must be cleared'

In London, Herzog dismissed criticism of Gaza aid shortages, saying 600 trucks entered in 24 hours and food prices fell; he accused Hamas of diverting supplies and urged Britain to send a fact-finding mission

Itamar Eichner | 09.14.25

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